Top 5 All-Terrain Prams
All-terrain prams are great to push your child around different surfaces. These prams come with larger wheels that can withstand rough surfaces like dirt paths and areas that are muddy.
For a smooth ride, look for a stroller with large foam tyres that resist punctures and have excellent suspension. Consider a shopping basket or a weather protection system.
Bugaboo Fox 5
The Bugaboo Fox 5 full-sized pram offers supreme comfort, superior maneuverability, and superior durability. It features a wide range of fabric and color options to suit any style, with a sleek chassis design that includes short wheel distances to allow for greater maneuverability. Pushchairs And Prams has a larger puncture-resistant tire, as well as a better suspension to ensure an enjoyable ride. The pram is able to be used from birth with the included carrycot. It can also be converted into a toddler seat once your child is old enough. The pram also features an enormous sun canopy, as an ample under-seat storage basket.
The Fox 5 is easy-to-manoeuvre and can be used for various car seats due to its adaptors. It is light and folds down to a compact size, making it easy to fit into the back of your car. The pram is extremely well-constructed and features an excellent steering system of quality that allows you to operate it using just one hand. You can adjust the handlebars, rotate the wheels forward and fold the stroller while your baby still in arms.
The Fox 5 has a new chassis design that has better steering in all directions and an under-seat basket that holds up to 39 litres of space, with extendable flaps. It also has a higher-end appearance and feel, featuring new colors and details. The front bridge design provides an automatic self-stand and the redesigned canopy features new design, including a unique Astro purple. The canopy is fully adjustable and offers UPF50+ protection from the sun, and has breathable vents to allow airflow during hot days. It is constructed of mass-balanced biobased material that reduces C02 emissions by as much as 20%.
Mamas & Papas Ocarro
The Mamas & Papas Ocarro is a sturdy pushchair that is able to handle the bumps and bruises that come with suburban or rural journeys. It features a spacious, padded baby seat and dual suspension that is able to take on rough terrain without affecting your ride. It's also compatible with a car seat and a carrycot. This makes it a sleek, portable travel system that can be used right from birth. Its compact one-hand fold makes it easy to carry and keep in storage when not in use.
This luxurious all-terrain stroller features a large shopping basket and a canopy that can be expanded, and a handy tray for parents with the capacity to hold drinks. You can also add the special footmuff that covers baby in warmth and allows harness access and rain covers to guard against sudden showers.
The Ocarro is a great option for families who are looking for a long-lasting, premium investment that will endure as your baby grows. Its large lie-flat seat is ideal for healthy sleeping patterns for newborns and its reclining options allow you flexibility when you travel. It can be used both facing forward and towards the parent and is compatible with a range of infant car seats like those from Chicco, Maxi-Cosi Joie, and Cybex.
The frame of the Ocarro is made from high-quality, lightweight aluminium and features puncture-proof wheels. It's easy to clean with warm soapy water. You can also buy accessories like cup holders or an appropriate changing bag. The brand also offers the valet cleaning service, where they will thoroughly clean and disinfect your pram.
Cybex Avi
The Cybex Avi is designed for the future runs you perform with your baby. It is light and compact and gives great running performance on city streets and in parks. It features an ergonomic handlebar for effortless steering and a soft suspension to deliver a smooth ride. The front swivel can be locked in place to ensure stability when running and the Air-filled tires provide comfortable cushioning. It also comes with an ergonomically reclining seat that is suitable from birth and can be used together with the Cot S Carrycot or any Cybex infant car seat to make a travel system. Reflective details ensure security, while the XL Sun canopy provides protection for you and your child from the elements.
MadeForMums has evaluated the Cybex Avi Spin on our behalf and had the opportunity to ride it on with Genevieve Gregson, one of the top middle distance athletes in Australia. She is also a new mum. We asked Genevieve Gregson what she thought of the pram, and if it could be improved.
The Avi Spin is a fantastic all-terrain baby stroller that gives the flexibility a modern family needs from day one. The front swivel is unmatched for its manoeuvrability in tight city corners, and the air-filled tires provide comfortable cushioning while strolling through the city or taking nature walks. The swivel can be locked to give extra stability when running or on rough terrain. The fully reclining seat is designed ergonomically to lay flat and is suitable from birth. The strap that is one-pull makes it easier to get in and out, while the compact folding makes it simple to store and transport. Wheels can be removed to create smaller fold. The brake lever is situated on the right side of the handlebar, which can make it difficult to operate with just one hand.
Out N About Nipper V5
The Out Nipper V5 lets you to take your baby for easy jogs or off-road walks in total ease. Its lightweight frame, rear suspension and tyres that are air-filled ensure an enjoyable ride on all terrains including city streets as well as scenic countryside routes. This single pushchair is suited to children from birth and can be used with a range of car seats (with the appropriate adapters) to make it an ideal travel system.
The V5 model is equipped with water-resistant fabrics, a brand new magnetic peekaboo window, a better 5 point safety harness, and a redesigned one-hand quick fold mechanism. The V5 model includes a raincover and a basket. If you are planning to use your buggy from birth, you can also purchase a baby insert. You will have to purchase the newborn insert separately but only if you plan to use your Nipper conjunction with a car-seat.
The Nipper Double is towards the top end of the price scale for side-by-side prams however it feels sturdy and durable, and can be used from birth to about four years old. The lack of parent-facing seat options, and not being compatible with car seats place it in a more expensive bracket than some other models, but its good manoeuvrability and ability to deal with all terrains makes it a good option.
The assembly is quite simple, and the user manual includes refreshingly clear instructions. The only complaints I have are that they are noisy and clunky, and the Velcro used to secure them can make your baby scream. This is particularly a problem if you're walking quietly through the park and don't want to disrupt other parents. A storage area was also mentioned as a problem.
Britax Romer
Britax Romer, an award-winning company, is committed to "protecting dreams" and ensuring that your child is provided with the safest travel experience possible. They strive to ensure that family travel is more secure by providing car seats which have been rigorously tested and will last a long time.
The Dualfix M i-Size car seat is worth investing in. It's simple to install and will last until your child is four years old.
It's designed with deep, softly padded side wings that cocoon your little one to help reduce the force of a collision and their high back design provides optimal head protection. It comes with a clever feature which informs you whether the seat is properly installed.
There are plenty of other features, including smart lighting that changes color to let you know if your child is hungry or sleepy. There's also an air vent to keep your child cool and an extra-large hood with mosquito protection.
It is not cheap, and you might struggle to find a lower price if you want to use it right from the beginning. It's also very heavy, so you might need to get the assistance of a friend or family member when it comes to lifting into your car. There are also tiny honeycomb-like areas that are exposed on the bottom of the seat that could be an ideal place for dumping and spilled drinks.